An accident on Tybee Island shuts down Highway 80 and shuts off power for hours

Tybee Island says an accident closed the only road on and around the island and knocked out power for at least six hours. The city confirmed the news on Facebook Saturday evening. They say both directions of Highway 80 are closed until further notice. Images provided by the city show a utility pole broken in half. A WJCL 22 producer on the island says traffic congestion is occurring across the island while several restaurants remain closed overnight. This is a developing story. Stay with WJCL 22 for the latest information.

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. –

According to Tybee Island, an accident closed the only road on and around the island and forced power to be shut off for at least six hours.

The city confirmed the news on Facebook Saturday evening. They say both directions of Highway 80 are closed until further notice.

Images provided by the city show a utility pole broken in half.

A WJCL 22 producer on the island says traffic congestion is occurring across the island while several restaurants remain closed overnight.

This is a developing story. Stay with WJCL 22 for the latest information.